Sweden's War Readiness and Neutral Dilemma in World War II
Sweden stands ready to defend democracy amid wartime strain. The nation ships defense readiness with a 600000-strong mobilization, civilian fortifications, and trade kept with Germany on a war-leaning balance. Public taxes rise while confidence remains, as Sweden seeks aid without provoking German or British pressures.
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Fjames Thrasher
Antes
Sweden
Ite
Europe
Len
United Nations
Eden
Ig Cole
Fedes
Russia
Finland
Hitler
Swed
Germany
Sybor
Ies
Norway
France
England
Typhoid tracing hits Honolulu public school system
An epidemic investigation in Honolulu traced fifty eight cases of typhoid fever to a public school workplace. A girl employed at a local establishment is linked to the outbreak, prompting health authorities to pursue further inquiries and containment measures.
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Nolulu
Wash
Traca
Sthovteria
Harrison in Hollywood and the war era headlines
Hollywood shifts to sympathy for Lew Ayres after his conscientious objector stance. Fans and studios weigh Dr Kildare withdrawals, while Ayres seeks medical corps service. Rita Hayworth divorce, Howard Hughes wires, Tales of Manhattan rework. Will Rogers project shelved due to casting, Holden in uniform, Durbin as a riveter, Zanuck donates polo ponies, Army Dental Corps insig designation. George Montgomery mentioned in passing.
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Hollywood
Lew Ayres
Ayres
Army
United States
Metro
Ward Hughes
W CL Fields
Cain
Rogers
Will Rogers
Warners
William Holden
Deanna Durbin
Alice Faye
Columbia
Winter Garden
Navy
Darryl Zanuck
Army Remount Service
Army Dental Corps
Axis Diplomacy Sparks U S War Threats and Recognition Debate
Acting Secretary of State Sumner Welles warned the United States might declare war on Hungary Romania and Bulgaria if they aid Hitler against Russia. The piece contrasts U S policy toward Axis-claimed states and exiled or shadow governments while detailing Niebuhr’s complaint over alleged recognition of a Hungarian movement. It notes Austrians and Hungarians abroad seeking independence face limited U S status and outlines conditions for reporting such groups to the State Department.
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Milton Browden
NEA Service
Washington
Sumner Welles
U. S
Fungary
Buimara
Bulgaria
Hitler
Russia
Welles
Laval
France
America
Hungary
Rumania
Norway
Luxembourg
Poland
Denmark
Belgium
Holland
Yugoslavia
Greece
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Germany
State Department
Free
Reinhold Niebuhr
Union For Democratic Action
Niebuhr
Tibor Eckhardt
Movement For Independent
Eckhardt
Berry Pickers Needed for Arkansas Harvest Demand
Arkansas harvest begins with urgent labor requests from the United States Employment Service. Bald Knob, Russell, and McRae growers need 12,393 pickers for White County strawberry fields, with housing or camp space provided and transportation arranged through local offices. Wages are 3 cents per quart. the harvest lasts three to four weeks, after which workers may move to similar jobs in northwest Arkansas.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
United States Employment Service
White County
Bald Knob
Russell
McRae
D. Palmer Patterson
R. J. Beneux
Mr. Beneux
Roscoe N. Rushing
Patterson
Russel
Red River Stands at 27.1 Feet Amid Rainfall Hopes
The Red River at Fulton held at 27.1 feet Saturday morning, unchanged from Friday, as observers in river towns anticipated a severe rise within hours due to heavy rainfall. Local crews monitor levees and prepare for potential flooding as runoff from the storm continues.
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Red River
Fulton
Norwegian Ship Hit But Makes East Port
A small Norwegian merchant ship was damaged by shellfire during a running gun battle with an enemy submarine off the Atlantic coast. The Navy said the vessel reached an eastern coast port safely under its own power.
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Washington
Atlantic
Navy
War Time Industry Setups Amid Bombshell Trade Boom
War Time article notes increased trade with waters and lines, signaling growing activity as the boom day business awaits full start at the plant. The piece emphasizes ongoing wartime effort and pending real operations that will soon shift into full swing.
Zoo Men Report on Hempstead County Reptiles List
On a Hempstead County expedition Cottonmouth Moccasin and coral snake were found in a single day in an unusual discovery. The team submits annual findings to the University of Arkansas and was hosted by Dr. P. Carrigan in Hope. The list documents all reptiles seen, including notable cranes at Grassy Lake and surrounding specimens.
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Hempstead County
University of Arkansas
Keenan
Milwaukee Zoo
Grassy Lake
P. &. Carrigan
Hope
Natural History
Department blames Eckhardt over Awakening Magyars link
The department accuses Eckhardt of siding with Democracies and labels him a leader of the Awakening Magyars, a group linked to white terror in Hungary and anti Semitic laws. Niebuhr urged probe into this free movement as a possible fifth column, while the government maintains its stance on registration without implying approval or cooperation. The Justice Department through the FBI monitors all activities of these free movement leaders.
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Eckhardt
Hungary
Niebuhr
Bexhardt
Therm
Oil and Gas Filings Lafayette County April 23 1942
Royalty and mineral deeds and lease filings dated April 1942 recorded in Lafayette County. Transactions involve numerous parties including G A Schwab, F H Goodwin, Frank Anthony, Harry Campbell, R S Randolph, J D Hedley, Hazel Schwab, C D Crites, and E V Whitwell among others. Properties span Sections 1 4 6 7 18 36 in Townships 15 17 13 S with Royalty Deed and Mineral Deed interests varying up to 1 1/2?10, 1684 Int. and up to 1/3 interests. Amended lease assignment linked to Commercial National Bank of Shreveport.
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Lafayette County
Eunice Triplett
G. A. Sehgwab
Keenan
Swhy
Ney
Nin
Nem
Rye
West
F. H. Goodwin
Frank Anthony
Harry A. Campbell
R. S. Randolph
Randolph Ea
Bogan
James H. Dugan
J. D. Hedley
G. A. Eacaway
Ge. West
Ryn
Inc
C. D. Crites
Hazel M
Schwab
Ryelty
Fone
Goneres
R. D. Jones
Hazel M Mab
Viola A. Crites
J. D.hedley
G. A. Schwab
G A. Schwab
G. Achwab
Roger B. Owings
Southland Royalty Company
E. V. Whitwell
Commerccial National Bank of
Shreveport
Louisiana
Ree
Singing Program at Mt Nebo May 3
Public invited to attend a singing program at Mt Nebo on Sunday May 3. Attendees are asked to bring song books and lunch baskets. A note mentions a railway bug tropical insect with a red tuft on its head.
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Mt. Nebo
Nebo
Cairo on the War Front the Social Pulse and Rommel’s Drive
A vivid snapshot of wartime Cairo scenes at Shepheard’s and the Ghezla Sporting Club. Diplomats, British and American troops mingle as air raids appear staged, while Pasha Nahas leads WAFID amid British influence and cotton trade. Gen. Rommel’s spring thrust reshapes front lines, exposing Tommy’s limited machinery experience and shifting logistics from Libya toward Ben Ghazi.
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Shepheard's
Gheltra Sporting Club
John Collins
Shepheard’s
Gen. Rommel
Libya
Tommies
Matra
Bomba
Mechili
GHQ
Benghazi
Roomemel
Auchinleck
Tommy
East London
Operation Friday for R. M. Briant
R. M. Briant a Hope banker long ill in San Antonio Texas underwent surgery Friday. Physicians reported he was making good recovery on Saturday. A blood clot in the left leg necessitated amputation.
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R. M. Briant
Hope Banker
San Antonio
Texas
Gazette Raises Its Subscription Price
LITTLE ROCK The Arkansas Gazette announced May 1 the subscription rate increases due to production costs. The daily Gazette including Sunday will be 23 cents per week or one dollar per month, and Sunday issue price rises from five to seven cents per copy.
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Little Rock
The
Arkanas Gazette
Arkansas Gazette
Daily Gazette
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